I committed to Arkansas because: I wanted to play for my home state and be Arkansas.

Coach Jimmy Dykes is: a very passionate man. He loves God, he loves his family, and he loves basketball.

Schools I've visited: Oklahoma State University, University of Arkansas, Texas Christian University

In college, I plan to major in: International Relations

Best basketball moment: When my team won the 2014 7A State Championship game

My favorite play: pick and roll

Best player I?ve played against: Tyler Scaife

Favorite high school team to play against: Fort Smith Northside and Greenwood

Describe what basketball means to you in 20 words or fewer: It's my passion. Basketball is literally life for me. It's not only the competitive side that's intriguing but it also opens up so many opportunities in life.

Favorite WNBA player: Skylar Diggins

Favorite WNBA team: Pheonyx Mercury

Favorite music: Hip hop/ r & b / gospel

Favorite song: Different by Tasha Page Lockhart

Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird

Favorite movie: Love and Basketball

Favorite TV show: Orange is the New Black

Favorite actor: Boris Kodjoe

Favorite actress: Jada Pinkett Smith

Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo

Favorite class: US Government and Politics

Hobbies: playing card games, dominoes, and hanging with friends and family

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Richard Davenport

Richard Davenport covers recruiting for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. He is the host of Recruiting Thursday, a weekly radio show that airs from 7 to 8 p.m. on 92.1 FM in Fayetteville; 93.7 FM in Little Rock; 95.3 FM in Fort Smith; 96.3 FM in Hot Springs; 104.3 FM in Harrison/Mountain Home; and 106.9 FM in Arkadelphia.